2021 ALL NEW Isuzu D-MAX - First Impressions in 4K

X-Terrain Off Road Overview - https://youtu.be/TpzInKoC4Nk

0:00 Intro
1:24 On the Road
3:43 Car Play
4:44 Selecting 4WD
5:38 Rear Tub

The all new Isuzu D-MAX will be officially on sale from the 1st of September and I’ve been given the opportunity to test drive it and I’m going to give you my first impressions of this brand new 4WD Ute.

For those of you who know the D-MAX well, you’ll need to re-acquaint yourself, because the MY21 model is a complete re-design, the first since 2012. It has a new Engine with more power and torque, all new electronics and computerised safety systems and a new chassis that is said to be built for Australian conditions.

I’m test driving the LS-U Crew Cab 4x4 model, which is one down from the top of the range X-Terrain and it’s very comfortable to drive. The seating position feels very high and you sit up above the traffic, which I like, and the adjustable steering wheel and seat, which allows you to get into the perfect driving position.

The engine is completely re-designed and Isuzu has said that the durability and reliability that they’re renowned for continues with this engine, which produces 140kw of power, up 10kw from the previous model and 450Nm of torque, with the torque curve delivering 400Nm at just 1400 rpm and full torque at 1600.

The new lattice chassis design is said to be more rigid with larger side rails and an extra cross member. This new design has certainly improved the handling which was extremely responsive and when I pushed it into the corners it gripped extremely well. It has a double wishbone front setup, with higher mounting points and I actually think it’s one of the best handling utes I’ve driven.

The safety systems in the D-MAX are available in every model and include 4-channel 4-sensor ABS with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control. But it’s the other electronic safety features that are impressive.

The adaptive cruise control allows you to use it in traffic with it stopping and starting as the traffic moves. On the highway it’s also very effective and whilst I’m not a fan of adaptive cruise, I found I was using the cruise control more often than I would normally.

The 3D camera system on the front of the windscreen also gives Autonomous Emergency Braking, Turn Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Lane Departure Prevention. I wasn’t keen on the lane departure prevention feature in other 4WD’s I’ve tested, but the steering wheel pressure as it steers you back into the lane seems far more subtle in the DMax and I found it easy to get used to. The power steering is electric, not hydraulic and I really liked the feel of the steering at both low and high speed.

The Traffic Sign Recognition was incredibly accurate and the warning for exceeding the posted speed limit is also subtle, which isn’t annoying like in some cars, so you’re more likely to leave it turned on. All of these safety systems can be configured in the settings menu on the dash, meaning you can turn the ones you don’t like off, but I found I was happy with them all on.

The LSU and X-Terrain versions also have a 9 inch entertainment screen with apple CarPlay that works with a cable and also wirelessly, which is great.

I would have loved to taken the D-Max off road, but unfortunately I didn’t have the opportunity, but the change from 2WD to 4WD is also easy with a quick turn of a dial which can be used up to speeds of 100kmh. There’s also a diff lock that I think should be in every 4wd.

So what do I think? The new DMax is a pleasure to drive. I really liked the feel and handling capability and I think this would go to the top of my list if I was in the market for a 4WD Ute.

The 6 speed automatic is smooth through the gears and the car is extremely refined.

It has plenty of space in the tub for big loads and my only criticism of the drivability is it’s a bit hard in the suspension and you feel it on a bumpy road. But other than that, I couldn’t fault it.

we expect this new DMax is very much going to upset the balance in the 4WD ute market and I’ve really enjoyed driving this vehicle throughout the week. We highly recommend taking one for a test drive, and I’m sure, like me, you’ll be very impressed.

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